HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/23/1974 Council MinutesDecember 23, 1974
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at
8:00 P.M. on December 23, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmembers present:
Jaworski, Marier, McLean, Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present.
the minutes of November 25, 1974 were considered. Mr. Marier moved to approve
the minutes as written. Seconded by Mr. Mclean. Motion carried.
The minutes of December 9, 1974 were corrected as follows;
Page 5, paragraph 8, change 'Mr. Jaworski' to Mr. Zelinka'.
Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes with the correction.
Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
The Clerk reported on the following items:
The year end report from Mr. Kline Fire Marshall,
The Plumbing Inspector's recommendations for the coming year as to
fees, the recommended changes in _buildi_ng permit fees had been computed
and each Council member had a copy. There was some discussion
on these proposals with the Council deciding to "send the recommen-
dations to the Planning and Zoning Board for their consideration and
recommendation. The Clerk will send a copy to all Board Members.
A letter from Mr. Boland concerned with the sewer interceptor meeting
asked for - all members have a copy.
Read a letter from North Central Public Service stating the rate increase
on natural gas that will go into effect on January 27, 1975, this is
a 5.2% raise that will cost each consumer approximate'!y $14.33 per year.
Read a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed Board informing the Council
of that Board's approval of the Whispering Pines Plat. Mr. Marier
asked that a copy of this letter be sent t'o the Planning and Zoning Board
Members and to him.
Mr. Marier reported on the activities of the Planning and Zoning Board at
their meeting on December 18, 1974. Mr. Dean Allen had appeared before
the Board asking for a variance to install a 650' private driveway on
property just off Pine and 4th Avenue. Mr. Starr had reviewed the property
and, with the stipulations that Mr. Allen understand that the maintenance is
his responsibility, he found no problemswith.this driveway.. After discussion,
where the stipulations were made known to Mr. Allen and he agreed to them, the
Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this variance. Mr. Marier
so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
Mr. Blackbird had appeared asking for a variance for the transfer of one acre
of land adjacent to the present storage area for.North - Northeast Realty.. He
wondered if this should be rezoned since it is outside the 300' limit for
commercial use. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that he submit a
planned usage report for that area and apply for a special use permit. Mr.
Blackbird will get the necessary information and return to the Planning and
Zoning Board meeting, on January 15,1975.
Mr. Prokop had requested permission to .obtain building permit before the
street surfacing is completed. About one -half of the work had been done this
fall but the weather turned too cold to complete the blacktopping. Mr. Prokop
and Mr. Jankus have a contract with Mr. Schifsky to complete this work in the
Spring as soon as possible. At the present, Mr. Prokop would like permission
to bring some heavy equipment in, have the basement blocks delivered, have
the excavating done, put in the septic system and have the well drilled.
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He has plans to do a lot of the work himself and since he is in the education
field, his summer months are shortened. The Planning and Zoning Board had
recommended taht a bond be posted covering the work left to be done.
Mr. McLean asked if there was any problem in posting this bond. Mr. Prokop
said that he had not had time to check into the cost of such a bond.
Mr. Locher said that in the past the Council had allowed the amount to be
placed in a Certificate of Deposit and retained by the Bank until the work was
completed.
Mr. Prokop said that he would need to consult with Mr. Jankus since this
street is a joint project. He asked if it would be possible for just his
hart to be placed in escrow. The Council felt that it would be necessary for
the entire amount to be placed in escrow. Mr. Prokop said he would consult
with Mr. Jankus and get the information back to the Council.
The Planning and Zoning Board had questioned the status of the trailer parked
on the Tobish property on Highway #49. Mr. Locher said this case is
scheduled for trial sometime in January.
Mr. McLean reported there had not been a quorum at the Park Board meeting
held on December 16, 1974. There had been general discussion with no re-
commendations. He reported that Mr. Resch will not compile a list of super-
visors for the trailer that was to have been installed at the Hall rink. In
accordance with the motion passed, the trailer will not be ordered out.
Mayor Bohjanen introduced the subject of a_Fire Contracts with Lexington and
Centerville. Mr. Munson of Lexington was present to explain.
The point questioned by the Council is the paragraph giving the Fire Departments
authority to collect $100.00 per hour from the home owners for a fire call.
There was some discussion on this point with Mr. Munson saying that if this is
a problem, then he would rather see the paragraph deleted. Mr. Munson said
the cost for 1975 would increase to $7,757.13.
After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the Lexington Fire
Contract for 1975 with the removal of that particular paragraph. Seconded
by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mr. Munson requested the Council to appoint a Council member to serve as
liasion to the Lexington Fire Department. He also reported that as
of the first of the year, he will be the Fire chief and a party will be given
for the retiring Chief on February 8, 1975. All Council members are invited
to attend.
Mr. Munson informed the Council that there will be.a vigorous training program
in 1975. He will keep them informed of the activities. He thanked the
Council and said a copy of the contract will be sent as sson as it is re-
typed deleting the paragraph requested.
Mr. Jaworski felt that the Centerville Contract should conform with the
Lexington Contract. He moved to approve the Fire Contract with Centerville
deleting the same paragraph in that contract. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion
carried.
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Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from the Anoka Comprehensive Health
Department dealing with the establishing of home for handicapped persons. This
prohibits zoning in order to restrict establishing these homes .
A copy of this letter is to be mailed to all Planning and Zoning Board
Members and Mr. Marier.
There was discussion on the proposed Suburban Rate Authority Joint
Powers Agreement. The Council felt that this is another layer of government
and a duplication of services and thereby unnecessary.
Mr. Marier moved to pass a Resolution declining membership in this orginazation.
Seconded by Mr. MeLean. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jaworski asked if there had been any progress on the contract with Metro
Sewer Board. Mayor Bohjanen said that he had been unable to contact Mr.
Dougherty. The Clerk had also placed several calls without results.
Mr. Jaworski suggested a letter stating the figure required by the City for
hauling the sewage.
Mr. Locher said that if this is done it will be necessary that the City have
cost figures to prove the request. The Clerk was instructed to compute the
cost incurred by Lino hauling the sewage and have at the next Council
meeting. She is to contact Mr. Hill for a schedule of depreciation on the
tanker truck.
Mr. Jaworkki reported that the streets were plowed and some sanding done. He
also reported on an article that stated the Mr. Chenowerth planned to introduce
a bill in the coming legislative session requiring the Metropolitan Council
to be an elective body.
Mr. Marier felt that the Council should get the;pesition paper prepared and
soon. Mr.Jaworski said that he had reread the position paper of Apple Valley
and felt that Lino Lakes did not fit into their statements, since they dealt
mostly with low cost housing. He felt that Lino Lakes should take a position
on a broader base including many facets of the Metropolitan Council activities
Mayor Bohjanen asked if this information could be fed to the Clerk for typing
and then be sent to the Council for consideration or would it be necessary to
set dates for meetings?
There was a discussion on the consideration of a joint powers agreement with
other communities on this paper; that this not be just Lino Lakes' position;
copies should be mailed to other communities asking for their support. This
would insure faster action and more support.
Special working seesions were sPt for January 3, 1975 and January 3, 1975 for
the formation of this paper.These meetings will convene at 8:00 P.M. at the
City Hall. The Clerk was requested to send reminders to the Council members
and to post these meetings dates on the bullentin board in front of the Hall.
Mr. Zelinka had no report. There was no discussion under old Business. There
was no new Business introduced.
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On the consideration of the requisitions, Mr. Marier questioned $540. He asked
that the last purchase date on oils and fuels be recorded on the requisitions
from now on.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions $533 through and including #540.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski moved to pay checks #6156 through and including #6190. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Zelinka asked the status of the Fight Inflation Committee. He wondered
the purpose of such a committee and just what they could accomplish.
Mayor Bohjanen felt the main purpose was to have such a committee in order to
make contact with other committees. He had made several contacts for possible
membership and will try to have the names ready for the next meeting.
The Clerk requested permission to close the City Hall at noon or after the
mail was delivered on December 24, 1974. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded
by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski asked about the money held in Certificates of Deposit that had
been collected as hook -up charges in the Country Lakes area. He felt that this
money should be transferred to the water and sewer operation fund.
The Clerk was instructed to compute the amount and have ready for the January
13, 1975 meeting.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2716 through and including #2743.
Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mr. Zelinka moved to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye.
These minutes approved at the January 12, 1975 Council Meeting.
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